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About the World Justice Project

The WJP is an independent, multidisciplinary organization working to advance the rule of law worldwide.

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We engage advocates from across the globe and from multiple work disciplines to advance the rule of law.

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Leading Organizations

Search our directory of leading organizations advancing the rule of law worldwide. New content will be added on a rolling basis. Interested in learning more? Read about our Resource Hub listings here.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Intergovernmental development agency working to build peace and democratic governance across the full range of development contexts, through rule of law and human rights assistance.

www.undp.org/

Open Myanmar Initiative

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Formed by former political prisoners and members of the 88 Generation Students Group, its mission is to defend democracy and the rights to information, education, and knowledge. Their initiatives include monitoring of Parliament and providing local governance training for representatives of ethnic states and divisions within Myanmar.

www.omimyanmar.org

National Movement for Human Rights

Movimento Nacional de Direitos Humanos (MNDH)

Works to monitor the situtation on human rights in Brazil and publish information on cases of violation, collect claims from victims and defend the human rights of abused persons.

www.dhnet.org.br/

Civil Society Education Coalition

81 NGOs working to improve and further education in Malawi, along with consolidating its network to uphold the Education for All Goal.

www.csecmw.org/

Justice for All-Prison Fellowship Ethiopia

Founded in 1992, it seeks the improvement of prisoner's rights, while also promoting human rights, good governance, and the rule of law in Ethiopia. Their initiatives include capacity development of the government, advocacy, policy dialogue, conflict management, and peace building, among others.

www.jfapfe.org/

Capacitation and Citizen Rights

Capacitación y Derechos Ciudadanos - CDC Bolivia

CDC works to consolidate a democratic and participative society and achieve a culture of peace. It fosters respect for human rights through legal support, alternative dispute resolution, and education programs directed towards vulnerable communities and populations at risk such as LGBT individuals and groups, child workers, juveniles, and prisoners.

www.facebook.com/CDC.Bolivia/
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Rule of Law Programs

The WJP inspires and fosters practical, locally-led programs that advance the rule of law. The featured programs below come from our searchable program library.

DemocracyOS

SASANE Paralegal Training Program

Vanuatu Chief's Legal Education Pilot Program

Fair Trial Rights Videos

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The rule of law matters to us all. Learn about its relevance to your area of work, study, or interest.

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Factors

Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers

Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

Factor 3: Open Government

Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Factor 5: Order and Security

Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Factor 7: Civil Justice

Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Informal Justice

Factor 9: Informal Justice

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